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School Comparison

Thelma Barker Elementary
vs.
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Thelma Barker Elementary
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
  • Thelma Barker Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (703:1 vs. 324:1).
  • Thelma Barker Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (222 vs. 101).
  • Thelma Barker Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (107 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Thelma Barker Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (222 vs. 101).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Jackson Academic STEAM Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Thelma Barker Elementary (14 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Thelma Barker Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (107 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Thelma Barker Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (703:1 vs. 324:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Jackson Academic STEAM Academy

4 metrics were reported by Jackson Academic STEAM Academy. Comparable data for Thelma Barker Elementary is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
13
Dual enrollment
185
SAT/ACT participation
59

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Thelma Barker Elementary
$11,115.06
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
$11,115.06
Local revenue share
Thelma Barker Elementary
35.6%
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
35.6%
State revenue share
Thelma Barker Elementary
39.1%
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
39.1%
Federal revenue share
Thelma Barker Elementary
25.3%
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
25.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thelma Barker Elementary
35.2%
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy
35.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Madison County
$58,189
Madison County
$58,189
Poverty rate
Madison County
18.6%
Madison County
18.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Madison County
26%
Madison County
26%
Unemployment rate
Madison County
3.9%
Madison County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.